School Prayer Banner

CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) - A prayer banner that a federal judgeordered removed from a Rhode Island public school has been takendown. The state affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, whichsued over the banner's constitutionality, says the display atCranston West High School has been permanently removed. Executive Director Steven Brown says the ACLU has agreed toallow more time to settle the issue of legal fees. ACLU lawyers whosued on behalf of 16-year-old Jessica Ahlquist have asked the courtto order the city to pay $173,000. The city has until March 19 torespond. Cranston schools superintendent Peter Nero tells The ProvidenceJournal the banner is being stored in an undisclosed location. The school committee voted last month not to appeal the judge'sruling.